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The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone in the Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and the Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel in Eureka, CA, following the wreckage of a fishing vessel. This rule, effective January 26, 2021, through February 10, 2021, prohibits unauthorized piloted vessels from the safety zone to ensure safe navigation and protect the maritime environment. The decision was made without prior public notice due to the urgency of the situation. Authorized vessels can enter the zone only with permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated Coast Guard representative.

The Department of Homeland Security, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued a notice to update tariffs on goods imported from China following a presidential order issued on February 1, 2025. This measure is part of an effort to combat the synthetic opioid supply chain in China, and it imposes an additional 10% duty on these imports. Certain exemptions apply, but most products from China, including Hong Kong, will be subject to this new duty if consumed or withdrawn after February 4, 2025. The document stresses that these new fees will apply alongside existing tariffs and precautions are in place to prevent duty-free treatment for these goods.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a previous major disaster declaration for Tennessee. This amendment, effective from October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Leda M. Khoury. FEMA also detailed the various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief and recovery. Citizens can contact Dean Webster for further information.

The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a notice amending a major disaster declaration in Tennessee originally declared in December 2023. This amendment, occurring on October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. Several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers are provided for use in reporting and funding, covering various areas such as disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance.

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on March 17, 2021. The meeting will only be accessible to the public via webinar, and attendees must register online by March 16, 2021. During this meeting, topics to be discussed include updates on unified entry processes, broker exam improvements, bond guidelines, and secure trade lane developments, among others. Public comments are invited before the meeting and additional opportunities for public comment will be available throughout the virtual meeting.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is inviting public comments until May 13, 2025, on its Information Collection Request for the Case Assistance Form, DHS Form 7001, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The form, used by individuals and employers facing issues with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has been revised for usability, focusing on streamlining sections and enhancing online features. These improvements include a progress bar, adaptive questions based on user responses, and a web portal for checking case status and uploading documents. The changes aim to make the form more user-friendly and efficient, reducing the average completion time from 50 minutes and addressing issues highlighted in a recent usability study.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Kansas following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding between June 26 and July 7, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to support recovery efforts in affected areas. FEMA will provide Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Andrew P. Meyer from FEMA has been designated as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, with various counties in Kansas, such as Chase and Finney, specified for Public Assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Florida due to severe incidents. This amendment, issued on November 1, 2024, expands the assistance to include Collier, Marion, Sumter, and Lee Counties. These regions will receive help for various needs such as public assistance, individual assistance, evacuation support, and debris removal. Specific assistance programs available include community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing help, which are part of the established federal disaster recovery efforts.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about an extension request for its Information Collection Request titled TSA infoBoards, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. TSA infoBoards serve as a voluntary information-sharing platform for stakeholders in the transportation security community, allowing users to access mission-critical information. The TSA seeks public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection and aims to ensure it meets practical utility and minimizes burdens on users. Comments are welcomed until January 6, 2025, and the extension seeks to continue using forms TSA 1427 and TSA 1430 for registration and information collection purposes.